SLE
Definition of SLE
SLE is an acronym for Service Level Expectation.
Pronunciation Spelling
ess-el-ee
Example Sentence
The team leveraged the SLE to pinpoint obstructed work items requiring immediate attention.
Significance
Agile practitioners benefit from understanding “SLE” (Service Level Expectation), a forecast aiding teams in managing work in progress (WIP) age and setting realistic stakeholder expectations.
Additional Resources
- Service Level Expectation
- Kanban Service Level Expectations and How to Use Them in Scrum
- 4 Key Flow Metrics and How to Use Them in Scrum’s Events
- Drunk Agile: Episode 01 - Story Points
- Practical Kanban: From Team Focus to Creating Value
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